A Glimpse Into My Creative Week
Many Ugly Stages And Color Palettes
Hello Friends!
I can hardly believe it’s almost July! I’ve been taking lots of time to relax and read in the hammock.
Yesterday, a fox ran right past me! The other day, I stepped out of my studio, and two baby deer ran down the path. It always feels like a special kind of magic when the animals come out of the woods.
Needless to say, it’s all been inspiring my creativity.
It’s really important to me to share with you not just my finished artwork, but everything I’m creating and painting throughout the week (there’s a video sneak peek below).
I can’t even remember which of these works in progress ended up as which finished painting. What matters is that it takes lots (and lots) of working, experimenting, and playing to get to even one finished piece.
Throughout each week, I’m starting new backgrounds and working on so many different paintings, and they often look nothing like how they started. I often paint over them again and again. I’m always moving from one piece to the next, in my sketchbook, with small studies, and onto large works.
Every mark, every color, every brushstroke leads me to the next. It’s all part of my process.
There are so many ugly stages you never see. Not to mention all of the creative living and daily inspiration that goes on in between.
This is just a tiny glimpse… I hope watching this video sneak peek helps you find freedom on your creative journey!
Come paint and be inspired by the beauty near my studio in Spring Green, Wisconsin, in August!
If you missed my last note, I’m thrilled to announce that my creative retreat in beautiful Wisconsin in August is NOW OPEN for booking.
ALL skill levels are welcome!!!
If you’d like to join me and paint and play together in WISCONSIN, you can find all the details right here. Please note, the retreat is limited to 20 participants per day, and there are only a few spots left.
Thank you to everyone that has signed up so far, I can’t wait to paint together and develop friendships, and really nourish our creative spirits!
I’m so excited to share this magical experience with you!
Happy painting!
xo Juliette
Your artwork is so refreshing and whimsical. I still struggle with the “ugly” art I create and the high bar I set for myself. I have ripped up so many pieces that looking back were actually pretty good. And your location is ideal for inspiration!
I love it that you get to see foxes and deer! This morning I got bats, birds and butterflies! Delightful and inspiring ... and keeps use going as we face those 'uglies' knowing they too will pass LOL